First off, yes - Friend Codes are still present, though wisely there's also an option for random matches stuck in there. These are region-locked however, so if you are playing against strangers, Aussies will only play Aussies, and you'll all escape my mad UK skillz, though swapping Friend Codes will allow players to link up with opponents from other parts of the world.
According to Nintendo UK, the game lets two players use the same Wii online as well, so you can sit down with a friend to take on the World. There will be Unranked and Ranked matches, with the latter influencing your position on online leaderboards.
The Wii remote's motion-sensing capabilities are a key part of general play - a flick of the controller allows players to either check their opponent and rob them of possession, or make agile saves. There's Super Abilities to take into account also, from Mario growing to giant proportions and trampling other players, to Peach taking a photo and freezing the entire opposing team on the spot. And neatly, fouled players are given the tools for revenge, such as red shells and Chain Chomps that chase players from the opposing team around the pitch.
Sounds fun. We'll have more closer to release.
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